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N253 YRX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,591 mi
Last recorded53,591 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 YRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 53,591 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre sidewall slight cracks

offside rear door unable to open

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,407 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 53,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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N253 YRX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N253 YRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N253 YRX registered?

N253 YRX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N253 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 YRX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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